Makin Misses Morecambe Mon 23rd Dec 2002 10:03 Town defender Chris Makin will miss the FA Cup visit of Morecambe on January 4th after his sending off at Portsmouth on Saturday. |
Portsmouth 1-1 Town Sat 21st Dec 2002 18:30 An entertaining game at a foggy Fratton Park ended 1-1 after Pompey went one-up in the first half through Svetoslav Todorov before Thomas Gaardsøe headed an equaliser in the second period. Town did well enough to win the game a plethora of chances were wasted, particularly by Pablo Couñago while Chris Makin saw a red card late on. |
Two Miss Training Fri 20th Dec 2002 14:34 Town manager Joe Royle has included Jim Magilton in his squad despite the midfielder having missed training this week with a groin problem. Tommy Miller also missed training today but is still likely to be OK for the visit to Fratton Park on Saturday. |
Gills Still After Brown Tue 17th Dec 2002 13:23 Gillingham manager Andy Hessenthaler says his club are still keen to sign Town defender Wayne Brown. The 25-year-old, given a free transfer by Joe Royle, had been in talks with the Gills and Watford although both deals appeared to have broken down at the weekend. |
We've Been Better - Royle Sat 14th Dec 2002 19:04 Town manager Joe Royle said that his side has performed better and lost recent games after the Blues beat Watford 4-2 at Portman Road. |
Town 4-2 Watford Sat 14th Dec 2002 18:41 Town picked up their first double of season with a 4-2 win against Watford at Portman Road. Two excellent first half goals from Tommy Miller and Richard Naylor put the Blues in the driving seat but a Tommy Smith goal gave Watford a second half lifeline. |
McGreal Faces Lay-Off Wed 11th Dec 2002 11:22 Town defender John McGreal looks like he will be on the sidelines for some while after picking up a knee injury during Town's 1-1 draw at Brighton. The Liverpool-born defender was injured in a challenge early on during the first half. |
Town Toothless - Royle Wed 11th Dec 2002 11:07 Town manager Joe Royle condemned his side as toothless and passionless in the first half against Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday night. Only an improved second period display won a point against the lowly Seagulls. |
Reuser and Bent in Action Wed 11th Dec 2002 11:06 Martijn Reuser and Marcus Bent are both involved this evening as the reserves face Watford at Vicarage Road (KO 7pm). |
Brighton 1-1 Town Tue 10th Dec 2002 22:51 A Jim Magilton goal 12 minutes from time gave the Blues a point after Bobby Zamora had put Brighton ahead during a dismal first half for Town. That display was as bad as for some time, while there was a notable improvement in the second period. |